Chef Joann & Co. is a San Diego-based catering and event-design company founded by Joann Stabile, who grew the business from a one-woman operation into a female-led team of eight. The company builds custom menus — plated, family-style, buffet, or passed hors d'oeuvres — for weddings, corporate events and private dining, and has catered events for corporate clients including Sun Bum, SkinnyDipped and the Just Keep Livin' Foundation.
Chef Joann & Co. maintains a dedicated wedding section ("Set the Table for 'I Do'") and publishes nine preferred venues it recommends to couples. Events are booked online through TripleseatDirect, with a stated 24-hour response window. No per-person pricing is published on the business's site; menus and quotes are custom.
Preferred venues named by the business: Victoria Ranch, Forgotten Barrel Winery, Casa Cody, Rim Rock Ranch, The Emerson Estate, Sacred Mountain, Zolna Yachts, Autocamp Joshua Tree and Autocamp Russian River. Service formats include plated dinners, family-style service (ideal table size 8-10 guests), buffet and passed appetizers. The business also maintains a referral network of florists, photographers, rental companies and planners. No per-head pricing or guest minimums are published; booking is by custom quote through the business's online form.
We booked Chef Joann for our wedding reception. We had a fun food tasting where we were able to try some of the items on our menu. We had a ton of compliments on how great our wedding food was - favorites were the short ribs, truffle mashed potatoes, and hatch chili mac n' cheese.
My husband and I were so lucky to find Joann to cater our wedding. We didn't want a traditional seated dinner and Joann was a breath of fresh air - so supportive and enthusiastic about creating something unique to us.
I had my daughter's bridal shower at beautiful Victoria Ranch and catered by Chef Joann & Co. Joann had great ideas for the brunch menu and the decor. The food was delicious, and the staff did an amazing job.
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